How Do You Stain Rattan?

Queequeg · 2nd May 2011, 04:55 PM

I've searched the net for a while, trying to find the best way to stain rattan, but I'm coming up short.

Does anyone have any hints, tips, or websites that they can recommend? I'm hoping to find specific types of stain to use, and a coating which adds luster but won't flake off.

Thanks in advance.

Henk · 2nd May 2011, 07:15 PM

I suppose you mean how to color the ratan brown? soak it in tea.

Robert · 2nd May 2011, 07:26 PM

Like Henk said, tea works good to stain it. I boil mine in loose tea then dry it. I use 0000 steel wool to remove the fuzz and after it is wrapped onto what ever you are putting it on I use tung oil to seal it and and luster. If it is too glossy just use the 0000 steel wool to take some of the gloss back off. Hope this is of some help.

Robert

Queequeg · 2nd May 2011, 07:29 PM

Henk and Robert,

Thanks for the tips.

Will simple tea give it this kind of lustrous brown color?
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/st.../001788_01.jpg

Or does it require some kind of further finishing?

Robert · 2nd May 2011, 07:45 PM

You can get it that dark or darker by using a larger amount of tea and leaving it in the tea after boiling until it cools off good, usually overnight. By the way, I haven't had any luck using tea bags.

Robert

Battara · 2nd May 2011, 07:58 PM

I use walnut oil stain and apply to the rattan, letting it dry, and it's done.

Queequeg · 5th May 2011, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all of the replies, gents.

Once I get my rattan in and start this project I have in mind, I'll let you know how it went.

2nd May 2011, 04:55 PM	#1
Queequeg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit (New Mayapan) Posts: 96	How Do You Stain Rattan? I've searched the net for a while, trying to find the best way to stain rattan, but I'm coming up short. Does anyone have any hints, tips, or websites that they can recommend? I'm hoping to find specific types of stain to use, and a coating which adds luster but won't flake off. Thanks in advance.

2nd May 2011, 07:15 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I suppose you mean how to color the ratan brown? soak it in tea.

2nd May 2011, 07:26 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Like Henk said, tea works good to stain it. I boil mine in loose tea then dry it. I use 0000 steel wool to remove the fuzz and after it is wrapped onto what ever you are putting it on I use tung oil to seal it and and luster. If it is too glossy just use the 0000 steel wool to take some of the gloss back off. Hope this is of some help. Robert

2nd May 2011, 07:29 PM	#4
Queequeg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit (New Mayapan) Posts: 96	Henk and Robert, Thanks for the tips. Will simple tea give it this kind of lustrous brown color? http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/st.../001788_01.jpg Or does it require some kind of further finishing?

2nd May 2011, 07:45 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	You can get it that dark or darker by using a larger amount of tea and leaving it in the tea after boiling until it cools off good, usually overnight. By the way, I haven't had any luck using tea bags. Robert

2nd May 2011, 07:58 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I use walnut oil stain and apply to the rattan, letting it dry, and it's done.

5th May 2011, 04:52 PM	#7
Queequeg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit (New Mayapan) Posts: 96	Thanks for all of the replies, gents. Once I get my rattan in and start this project I have in mind, I'll let you know how it went.